Before starring as Laurie Partridge in television's The Partridge Family from 1970-1974, Susan Dey was a model. She was only 17 years old when she won the part, and had no previous acting experience. Dey was born Susan Smith in Ohio in 1952.
Susan has starred in LA Law[?] as Grace Van Owen and also has done some movies. She has put Laurie Partridge behind her and doesn't like to talk about her Partridge days.